Beyond 9-to-5: Embracing the Fractional Work Revolution with Brett Trainor & Matthew Mottola

On this special episode is my conversation with Matthew Mottola on the Human Cloud podcast. They were kind enough to let me share it with my audience. If you are interested in the freelance future, especially at the enterprise level, this podcast is for you. They also have a ton of great content: https://humancloud.work/industry-insights/ 

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Brett Trainor discusses his journey into fractional work and the opportunities it presents. He highlights the benefits of fractional work, such as flexibility and the ability to work with multiple clients. He also emphasizes the importance of networking and focusing on a specific problem or industry to build a healthy pipeline. Trainor believes that fractional work is the future of work, as it allows companies to access specialized talent and build scalable organizations. In this conversation, Brett Trainor discusses the importance of retaining senior leadership and the value of fractional work arrangements. He emphasizes the need to retain knowledge and training when senior leaders leave, rather than experiencing a sudden drop in performance. Brett shares his favorite book, 'Who Not How,' which highlights the importance of focusing on finding the right people to solve problems rather than getting caught up in the 'how' of doing things. He also reveals his favorite animal, the dolphin, and explains why he admires their intelligence and carefree nature. Listeners can connect with Brett on LinkedIn or visit his website for more information.

Takeaways

• Fractional work offers flexibility and the ability to work with multiple clients.
• Networking and focusing on a specific problem or industry are key to building a healthy pipeline.
• Fractional work is the future of work, allowing companies to access specialized talent and build scalable organizations.